Retired.

Hey team, well I started two new blogs that I'm slowly becoming very passionate about and want to devote  much more time to. Unfortunately this comes with circumstances, in this case, the retiring/break from classysweater.blogspot.com
...
I will be working on...
http://lifesbrighterthansunshine.blogspot.com/
http://classysweaters.tumblr.com/
but most importantly....
http://loveismybusiness.blogspot.com/

xoxo Al

The Bones Are Alive.

As you may know, I'm currently at NYU taking classes over the summer through a Pre-college program.
I'm taking Sociology and Forensic Anthropology. And although I enjoy Sociology...Forensic Anthropology, is my passion. In case you don't know Forensic Anthropology is basically the study of human skeletal remains. Forensic means law. And Anthropology is the study of humans. You may be familiar with the show Bones... which is going to be ME in a couple years. Anyways, I thought it would be awesome to do a post on the influence of bones, skeletons, and skulls in fashion. Especially since I currently have a bones tank top coming in the mail that I'm more than thrilled about, and that I will feature in this post.

                                                          Christian Lacroix, Spring 2009

Somarta, Spring 2009 Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, A/W 08

                                                                       Hisui, Spring 2009

This skeletal fashion revival is something that makes bone people like me, absolutely bursting with JOY.

Black Tank Top: $70 http://www.wildfoxcouture.com

My Forensic Anthro. Textbook and ME.

Pink Skull top: $77 http://www.wildfoxcouture.com/

xoxo AL

The Reality of Neverland...

Hello All. It's Alie. And currently I'm in New York City, I was accepted into the NYU Pre-college program, and am currently taking Forensic Anthropology and Sociology, and while the course-load is difficult it is also extremely rewarding. I will be here for the next month, but the program itself is 6 weeks long. Before I left my hometown of Boulder, Colorado, I purchased a dress from etsy.com, I had been eager to get a dress with a "Peter Pan Collar" and the moment I set my eyes on this one... I knew it was necessary that I purchased it immediately. A few days prior to me leaving for NYU, I was walking around Boulder with my cousin when I realized that as excited as I was to be in New York City, I was scared out of my mind. I was going to be completely on my own. Part of me felt like I was like Peter Pan, like I was stuck in this "Neverland" and didn't want to have to face the challenges of growing up and moving on. So, I thought "what perfect timing, since after all i did just get a peter pan collar dress!". And who doesn't love a good pun!

                                              Dress: Vintage from http://www.etsy.com/shop/parlezvousmae
                                              Shoes: Sperry Boatshoes
                                              Bow: Dress up box in my basement

The Bikini Lifestyle

Recently, I took a trip to Boca Raton, Florida with my dear friend Leah. It was one of the most relaxing and restful vacations I have ever been on in my life... and I definitely wish I was still there right now. So, this post is dedicated to my fashion decisions (and some bikini shots since that's what I wore most of the time) made while staying in my favorite city ever.

                                                           Swimsuits: Both from Old Navy
                                       Blue Shorts and Navy Dress and White Purse from Forever 21
                                                         Jungle Necklace from Betsey Johnson
                                     Striped Tank Top, Striped Shirt, Blue Necklace from Urban Outfitters
                                                    

Railroad Tracks and Fedoras...the Indie girl lifestyle.

Recently, I had to go to a town called Erie which is, in my opinion, very barren and abandoned.

Every time I go there, I can't help but think about how depressed I would be living there.

There's something about prairies and open plains that makes me uneasy...

must be my inner city girl personality.

Anyways when I went there, I came across this abandoned railroad and barbwire fenced off area.

I thought it would be a perfect place to feature the edgy and indie style outfit that I was wearing that day.

                                                                         Romper: Forever 21

                                                                        Black Vest: Brass Plum

                                                                        Fedora: Nordstrom 

                                                                        Sandals: Nordstrom

Teal, A Blonde's Favorite.

Teal and Turquoise are my favorite colors... ever.

My room is currently being redone that color and it's simply perfect.

There's something very therapeutic and calming about it.

Not to mention this color is 

excellent because it looks good on everyone...

especially blondes.

At least that's what i've found over the years.

So, the other day I thought I'd pair the teal with other natural tones for a classy look.

Skirt: Urban Outfitters (only $9!)

Shirt: Anthropologie 

Heels: Forever 21

Earrings: A Trading Post In Canada

XOXO Love, AL

Rainy Days Never Bring Me Down.

So, last week it rained...

everyday. 

I love the rain so I wasn't going to complain...

BUT, I did want to wear this adorable purple dress from American Eagle.

Despite the weather, I wore it anyways and froze... but in these pictures you will see

it was worth it!

Dress: American Eagle

Shoes: BP Nordstrom

XOXO Al

Spring Lives On Through Fashion.

I have recently found myself missing the warm tones of spring fashion.

Also, theres nothing that I love more than a classy

Spring Dress.

So, I thought I'd honor my favorite season... and welcome summer

with a playful and warm outfit.

Dress: Forever 21

Shoes: Nordstrom

Necklace: Anthropologie

Belt: J. Crew

The Power Of Leather

In Seattle, I purchased a lovely leather jacket.

And I'm ALREADY obsessed with it.

Because it seems I can wear it with pretty much everything!

In Seattle, I decided to try two different outfits with the jacket.

One, is a casual outfit, that I thought was both cute and edgy. And perfect for walking around Seattle.

The other outfit, was girly meets edgy. I paired my beaded dress with the jacket and cowboy boots.

So. Here are the results of my Leather Obsession. 

Leather Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Outfit One:

Shirt: Urban Outfitters

Jeans: Delias

Shoes: Sperry Boatshoes

Outfit Two:

Dress: Weekends

Necklace: Anthropologie

Boots: Frye Cowboy Boots

XOXO AL

Beaded Dresses...My New Obsession

So, I'm going through an intense phase....

Its my love for beaded dresses.

Recently I bought one at a store called Weekends.

And I thought it was perfect for both day and night!!

And the color....

Super Classy.

Dress: Weekends

Shoes: Sandals w/Bows Nordstrom

Cardigan: Nordstrom

Necklace: J. Crew